The Collection
Want more info on a favorite artwork or to see objects not on view? Browse our online database to learn more about our diverse permanent collection. The UMFA collections department protects and conserves a dynamic collection of more than 22,000 objects. The database offers information on every object in the collection and new images are continually added.
Search the Collection
Object labels are often based on institutional records that may be incomplete, inaccurate, or insensitive. Museum staff is continually researching objects in the collection, including when and how an object left its place of origin. These discoveries are made accessible on labels and in the Museum’s public database. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about an object in the collection, email reply@umfa.utah.edu.
Museum+Library Search
Explore both the UMFA and Marriott Library catalogs in a single search.
Museum+Library Search is a result of “Landscape, Land Art and the American West: A Joint Research and Scholarly Initiative of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the J. Willard Marriott Library,” a collaboration between the Museum and Library supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and matching funds from the University of Utah.
Search Tips:
1. Narrow your results with “Advanced Search” filters
2. Use the sidebar menu to refine your results:
- Click on Location > Utah Museum of Fine Arts to locate objects at the UMFA
- Select Author/Creator, Artwork Type, Medium, and/or Date for detailed results
Collections Visit
Want an up-close view of objects from the permanent collection?
Requests for scheduled visits for students, teachers, and researchers to view objects in the permanent collection currently not on view in our galleries are individually assessed. We have limited availability for visits each semester.
UMFA Object Reproduction Request
Receive reproductions for research, publication, and personal use. Fees may apply for image use, photography processing, or rush requests.
Spiral Jetty and Sun Tunnels Image Request
For rights and reproduction requests for Spiral Jetty or Sun Tunnels, please contact Dia Art Foundation.
In accordance with the guidelines established by the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), the UMFA has published a list of previously deaccessioned artworks.